This chip is a huge step forward in fiber optic communications. University of Colorado researchers combined electrons and photons within a single chip for this landmark development. (all images via University of Colorado & Glenn Asakawa) Here is a claim and a wish I've heard for decades. Advances in technology never cease to amaze no matter how big or small, but the University of Colorado takes the cake for best innovation of 2015. The university's researchers have created the f ...